At Ofqual, we’re responsible for maintaining standards, improving confidence and distributing information about qualifications and examinations. We regulate general and vocational qualifications in England and vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.
We give formal recognition to bodies and organisations that deliver qualifications and assessments. We also accredit their awards and monitor their activities (including their fees).
We’re not directly controlled by the government but report to parliament.
Our business plan for 2011/12 sets out our approach to regulation and the key themes for us during this year.
You can read more about our duties in the Apprenticeship, Skills, Children and Learning Act (2009)
Our brochure Introducing Ofqual 2010/11 is designed to help you to understand who we are and the work we do, including our statutory objectives and strategic priorities.
